Archive
June 2018
Can Japan Host a Smoke-Free Olympics?
By Thisanka Siripala
After a fiery political standoff, Japan passes an anti-smoking bill, part of a renewed push ahead of the 2020 Games.
Would Korean Reunification Threaten China?
By Bonnie Girard
A view from Beijing on Korean unification.
The Changing Face of Beijing
By Henry Reilly
Hubs of commerce and community life undergo a controversial makeover.
Sukhoi Superjet Delivery Spotlights Russia-Thailand Military Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok received the third SSJ100 earlier this week.
Why Steve Bannon Admires Japan
By Reto Hofmann
In Japan, populist and extreme right-wing nationalism has found a home within the political establishment.
Nazarbayev Won't Be Kazakhstan's Next President...Or Will He?
By Paolo Sorbello
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, head of the Kazakh Senate, suggested Nazarbayev won't run in 2020 -- then walked the comment back.
Repression Rising in Vietnam
By David Hutt
The ruling party continues to adopt a tougher approach to dissent internally even in cases involving its important external partners.
New UN-Myanmar Agreement, Same Old Rohingya Plight
By Luke Hunt
While the new pact has been hailed by some as a step forward, it obscures the significant challenges that remain.
Will South Korean Universities See Return of North Korean Studies?
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korean businesses are hunting for North Korea experts. Why are they so hard to find?
Can the Belt and Road Initiative Offer New Hope for China’s Rust Belt?
By Ravi Prasad
China's northeast has problems that can't be solved simply by building new infrastructure.
India and the NPT After 50 Years
By Jayita Sarkar & Sumit Ganguly
A look back at India's decision to reject the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty in 1968.
Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’
By Charlotte Gao
Pope Francis expresses high optimism for improving bilateral ties in an interview.